Though the excitement surrounding the release of “Wicked” in November 2024 seemed unable to replicate when the film came out, this fanfare was only bolstered by the anticipation of a sequel to release the next year. Continue reading Review: ‘Wicked’ meets expectations
Varsity basketball will compete in new travel tournaments this year, adding to the usual Bill Hanson Memorial Tournament in Pittsburg, KS, on Jan. 22-24. Continue reading State wins brings new tournaments to basketball schedule
Junior Hadley Nordmann looks to pass the ball during the Home Opener game on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The game was played against Herculaneum High School and ended in a 69-16 win for the Statesmen. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Junior looks for passing opportunity
When Kirkwood beat Farmington 70-56, the team moved on to the Class 5 Football State Semifinals, causing the 2025 Turkey Day game to be an underclassmen game between the freshmen and sophomores on Webster and Kirkwood’s teams. Continue reading Underclassman compete in Turkey Day Game
This ECHO Podcast is introduced, outro’d and edited by print/podcast editor Margaret Korte. Contributing writer Edith Leslie talks with counselor … Continue reading Voices of Webster: Counselor offers tips for finals
Senior George Peel looks to pass the ball during the Staff vs. Students basketball game on Friday, Nov. 21, in Roberts Gym. The game served as a fundraiser for the Marketing II class in an attempt to raise money for their experiential learning trip to New York. The game ended in a 42-40 win for the staff. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Senior looks for teammate in Staff v. Students
Webster’s Marketing II class hosted the Staff vs Students Basketball Game in Roberts Gym on Friday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Continue reading Students, staff compete in basketball game
Due to severe weather, all WGSD schools and district offices will be closed today, Tuesday, Dec. 2. Adventure Club, are also closed. Continue reading Schools closed Tuesday, Dec. 2
As AI usage becomes more widespread, its ethics also become more controversial. Continue reading AI use harms environment
Social studies teacher Michael Weber speaks during the Veteran’s assembly in Roberts Gym on Friday, Nov. 7. Photo by Arianna Peper Continue reading School honors veterans at assembly
Contributing writer Connor Spellecy reports on the Taste of Webster and the local restaurants who helped to raise funds for the marketing trip to New York. Continue reading Taste of Webster raises funds for marketing trip
This is the third issue of the 111th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo November 2025
“To honor our veterans is to honor the sacrifices they made,” social studies department chair Betty Roberts said. Continue reading Social studies department honors veterans
Contributing writer Edith Leslie reports on the upcoming jazz band performance with Steve Ewing at 8 p.m. Nov. 21, in Knight Auditorium. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Continue reading Jazz band to perform with Steve Ewing
Webster should introduce an optional “recess” to provide students and faculty with an opportunity for physical activity and fun. Continue reading Kopplin Field could be perfect place for physical activity during lunchtime